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Cautions
Cautions with specific drug categories/meds
Term | Definition |
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Cautions with Diuretics | Measure I&O Monitor BP Daily Wt **Limit Sodium intake monitor electrolytes and BUN **Give early in day (if on Dig. monitor Dig. Toxicity) |
Cautions with Digoxin | Give same time QD use same brand and type check serum levels check K, Mg, Ca levels **IF HR <60: HOLD **If IV, given slowly over 5 minutes |
Cautions with Coagulation Modifiers | make lifestyle changes monitor labs assess for bleeding know/use antidote |
Cautions with Antiarrythmias | NO OTC meds with stimulants check serum drug levels crash cart |
Cautions with HF meds | Assess HR and BP Monitor electrolytes monitor renal functions\ I&O Edema RR & Lung sounds |
Cautions with Neuromuscular Blockers | ***CHECK VITALS monitor for Malignant Hyperthermia |
Cautions with Anticholinergics | assess drug interactions monitor for S/E *Watch for heat stroke/exhaustion |
Cautions with Cholinergics | Assess HR & BP Take on empty stomach assess for cholinergic crisis |
Cautions with antiadrenergics | Avoid OTC meds (cold and allergy) avoid vasodilations (alcohol, heat, Viagra) |
Cautions with Antianginals | avoid OTC stimulants avoid alcohol and heat hold if: Systolic BP <90 HR <60 don't use with ASA. antilipemics, antihypertensives |
Cautions with Antiepileptics | monotherapy take with food check blood levels, kidney and liver function teratogenic reacts with large number of meds may discontinue if no seizures |
Cautions with Dilantin given IV | Give slow dilute w/ NS use filter |
Cautions with Insulin | check expiration date give at room temp give SQ 45-90 degree angle rotate sites assess BS before giving roll rather than shake |
Cautions with Thyroid Meds | take as directed assess lab values (T3, T4, TSH) Assess S/E |